State Government What No Trump Stimulus Means For California Schools, Unemployment And More October 13, 2020 An Oct. 15 state deadline to restore $11 billion in funding for education, housing and state workers looks likely to pass with no more financial help from Washington. Is there still hope for a reprieve, and could deeper cuts follow?
State Government California Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19 August 3, 2020 | Nicole Nixon An NPR nationwide analysis of states' revenue and budgets during the pandemic found tax revenue was down in California by 42% from March to May, in comparison to the same time last year.
State Government California Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s Desk June 26, 2020 | Nicole Nixon Lawmakers also approved constitutional amendments this week, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on affirmative action and voting rights for parolees — and, in some cases, 17-year-olds.
State Government Newsom, California Lawmakers Agree To Budget Deal That Avoids Cuts To Health And Social Services June 22, 2020 | Nicole Nixon Gov. Gavin Newsom had suggested deep cuts to education and health care programs in his most recent budget proposal. Legislative leaders say the agreement “protects core services,” though they did not provide spending details.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez SCOTUS Rulings Explained, State Budget Negotiations June 15, 2020 The latest on Supreme Court rulings and more on California lawmakers' plans for balancing the state budget and reconciling some $54.3 billion in projected deficit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez California Budget And Coronavirus Updates June 8, 2020 California is seeing a budget deficit after COVID-19 shuttered businesses across the state. CapRadio’s Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins us with the latest on how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet this moment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Balancing The State Budget, Deficit Challenges May 21, 2020 State lawmakers have less than a month to resolve the $54 billion deficit and pass a balanced budget. We talk about the process with CapRadio reporter Scott Rodd. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government By The Numbers: California’s Revised 2020-21 Budget May 15, 2020 | Emily Zentner Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2020-21 California budget proposal features major cutbacks from the one he presented back in January, before COVID-19 spread in the state. Here’s where notable changes were made.
Health Care Undocumented Seniors, Low-Income Mothers Could Get Less Help As Coronavirus Shifts California Budget May 14, 2020 | Sammy Caiola California Gov. Gavin Newsom had big plans to fix long-standing problems in California’s health system in 2020. Instead, a budget deficit driven by the COVID-19 crisis could lead to reductions in programs for vulnerable groups.
Environment State Parks, Climate Resilience Programs Could See Budget Cuts Under New Proposal May 14, 2020 | Ezra David Romero The proposed budget update has cuts and reductions across environmental sectors including climate resilience programs to state parks. The largest proposed environmental investment is allotted to Cal Fire.
